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2018-2019 Catalog

LACT 1106 Public Health Aspects of Lactation

This course covers the concepts of breastfeeding in various settings, including public health agencies, community hospitals, physicians offices, and other clinics, utilizing evidence based practice. The course will include calculations of nutritional needs, assessment and implementation of breastfeeding for a physically or neurologically compromised infant, such as disorganized or ineffective suck, ankyloglossia, cleft lip or palate, Pierre Robin syndrome or Down syndrome. Development of resources and classes are part of this curriculum.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Program Admission